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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1941
Page
3
A Bible Thought quotes Matthew 5 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled The message emphasizes spiritual longing and divine fulfillment for the righteous followers in a quiet devotional tone
A former housemaid recounts years of varied employments from a lawyer’s wife to a farmer’s life. She describes hardships, longing, and pride, noting shifts from urban service to rural settlement and the enduring warmth of family bonds. She looks forward to stability, future children, and returning if summoned by old employers.
Mr and Mrs William Hall longtime Col lius City residents celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at home Mrs Hall formerly Aura Knight of Columbus City and Mr Hall a former interior decorator Both in good health Gladys Ball reelected as teacher at Washington Independent School Mrs C B Clark returned from wintering with daughter in Omaha Mrs Sarah Forbes 87 died in Conesville area burial in Swank cemetery services conducted by Rev E L McClure Funeral held in Swank church northwest of Conesville with burial in Swank cemetery
Eureka residents Mr and Mrs Paul Bell and son visited Stam Neff Friday evening. Mr and Mrs J L Coon and Gordon and Laurena Matthes of the area attended.
Iowa City guests Sunday at the Clark Wagner home include Elwyn Gardner and family from Washington and Rodney Swailes and family from Gladwin visiting the Howard Wagner home. Edd Heck is ill and in Washington hospital. Jess Moore and boys visited Monday evening. Mrs. Paul Bell and Paul Jr. called at Fred Wagner home Sunday. Russel Davison spent Sunday with the Howard Wagner home. Mrs. Dick Peters ill with influenza. Mrs. Howard Wagner helps papering for Mrs. John Works.
A man accused of stealing a jackass stands trial. After presenting evidence the judge instructs the jury that jackass theft is a common offense and urges a verdict to curb the practice, warning that public safety depends on stopping it.
A southern state justice of the peace chides jurors, declaring witnesses and lawyers disreputable and urging the jury to ignore them. He disparages both litigants and instructs the panel to retire and deliberate.
A jailed man plots revenge against an enemy with help from a friend on the outside sending a threatening letter. The missive asks for ambushes and buckshot and hints at broader political unrest across Europe. The column then pivots to social commentary on co education and homesickness.
The passage presents a mock dialogue criticizing modern warfare where generals let aircraft bomb and then send in infantry. A visitor congratulates Mrs. Giles on her son Reggie winning a scholarship, while a farmer’s wife relates to a pig winning a state fair medal.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Hays of Davenport mark their golden wedding on April 9. They return from Washington area for the anniversary, hosting open house at Harold Hays home 733 East Washington Street, with two to five and seven to nine call times. Their marriage on April 9, 1881 united K M Shaw’s daughter Cora in the South Prairie area. six children listed with Allen in Los Angeles Harold in Washington Max in Milwaukee Donald and Cora Alice Shepherd in Davenport Edna Mae Morrow in Redfield.
Mr and Mrs Herman Bork of Spencer announce the marriage of their daughter Bernice of Washington to Gilbert Dickinson of Camp Bowie Texas son of Mr and Mrs W A Dickinson of Washington. The wedding took place Tuesday morning March 4 at First Methodist Church Brownwood Texas. Attending were Gretchen Davis and Tom McClellan of Brownwood. Mrs Dickinson wore a blue crepe street length dress with navy accessories. Miss Davis wore pink crepe with black accessories. Both wore roses and gardenias. Bridal party members had a wedding breakfast at the Rodeo hotel Brownwood.
Ruth Nichol Missionary Circle of the United Presbyterian church met at the Holm home with 19 members and two guests Mrs. Donald Paul and Mrs. Bruce Lipscomb. Mrs. Richard Stewart led devotionals and the prayer cycle, Mrs. Kerr read "The Unconquered," and magazines were presented by Mrs. Whisler and Mrs. Duensing. The meeting closed with a business session led by president Mrs. Richard Stewart and refreshments served by the hostesses.
Julius Crile 94 died at 545 pm at his home eight miles southeast of Brighton He was born July 12 1846 in Walnut township Jefferson county and married in 1871 He bred horses and wove baskets and once owned 1200 acres He was a Luth eran church member and survived by seven children including John P Crile of Fairfield and Ben Crile of
Employees from the Spurgeon store and Mrs. Harold Johnson honored two coworkers at a Wednesday evening party at Mrs. Catharine Null’s home. The event served as a pre-nuptial courtesy for Margaret Flenner and a farewell for Curtis Long. Gifts were given, games played, and a wedding cake baked by Mrs. Johnson featured in an Edster themed display.
The Give and Take Bridge club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tobin. Four tables played with Robert Quinn making the high score among men and Maurine Badham the high score among women. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quinn. The group will meet every three weeks and refreshments were served.
Notices list Fortnightly club guest night with dinner at 6 30 p.m. at M. B. R. church Rebekah lodge and Past Matrons club events at Masonic Temple Camp Fire Girls 7 30 p.m. at YMCA Rainbow Girls 7 30 p.m. at Masonic Temple White Shrine bridge luncheon 1 p.m. at Masonic Temple American Home meetings and W R C pot luck and other scheduled gatherings with dates and venues at local halls and YWCA
Birthday notices honor Edwin Knupp of Riverside California born 1860 in Washington county as a Three Quarter Century club member. Also listed are Mrs John Weber of East Highland Marjorie Frame of Ainsworth Ruby Bruegge age 14 Juanita Wallace age 15 and several others including Mrs Curtis Long Rex Smith Nels Westermark Mrs Lyman Bunce and Marie Landau.
The Ladies Aid of St Pauls Evangelical church met at Mrs John Zieglowsky home with six members and children present. Rev Cart Klein led scripture and prayer. Mrs Cart Klein presided as president. Katherine Ropers was chosen delegate to the regional women's guild in Iowa City April 30. April Bible reading is Galatians. A food sale is planned for April 26 at Washington Cleaners.
The Pythian Sisters announce a supper Tuesday at 6 30 PM at the hall. Attendees should bring their own table service sandwiches and a dish to pass.
About $750 in gold found in gravel and sand used to build Great Falls civic center remains unrecovered as no practical means exist to extract it. Local residents accept the situation and the gold stays where it was found.
Mrs. George Diers of Germanville Mrs. Frank Diers of Fairfield Mrs. D L Paul near Brighton Mrs. Earl Smith of Germanville and Miss Minnie Crile reside at home. One son George C Crile died July 16 1904. There are 13 grandchildren two foster grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
The H E O club held an all day gathering at Mrs Duane White home with quilting and a noon potluck. Members set 2 30 pm start for the next business meeting and planned to send get well cards to Mrs Bessie Apple gate. Seven members six children and two guests attended. The next meeting will be with Mrs Ruth Ginkens on May 7 and roll call will be a Mother's day poem.
Mrs Wilbur Schantz hosted the Braden club on Wednesday afternoon with eleven members present. Mrs John Martin presided as president and the meeting focused on social time and appreciation for a gift sent during illness.
Mrs O E Sehmitt Mrs John McConahey and Mrs Paul Suak enberg co hosted a pinochle party yesterday at the Masonic Temple for the Eastern Star. Three tables played pinochle with Mrs Ernest Sallaway high scorer and Mrs Guy Cole low scorer. Easter decorations and refreshments set the mood. Next party in two weeks will be hosted by Mrs Howard McBride Mrs E J Stutsman and Mrs H G Miller.
Frank Kron celebrated his sdth birthday on March 29 with a birthday dinner and noon supper at his home. His daughter Mrs Henry Wieland marked her 40th birthday as well. Family friends from multiple local households attended, sharing cake and warm wishes.
An Atlanta farmer sought the veterans department in the state capitol to help with a sick cow. He did not care whether the department served Confederate or World War II veterans, just needed assistance.
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